https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/east midlands trains/ East Midlands Trains News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T12:46:11+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midland-trains-helps-launch-world-snooker-championships/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midland-trains-helps-launch-world-snooker-championships/ Rail passengers will have the opportunity to challenge snooker pro Ken Doherty to a quick game of snooker whilst travelling through Sheffield station today (Friday 17 April) as East Midlands Trains helps to launch the World Snooker Championships. Mon, 20 Apr 2015 22:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-east-midlands-trains-passengers-satisfied-in-latest-national-survey/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-east-midlands-trains-passengers-satisfied-in-latest-national-survey/ Customer satisfaction with train services on the East Midlands Trains network has risen to 88%, according to the latest data issued today (27 January 2015) by independent watchdog Passenger Focus. Fri, 30 Jan 2015 16:30:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-customer-satisfaction-at-87/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-customer-satisfaction-at-87/ Customer satisfaction with train services on the East Midlands Trains network stands at 87% according to the latest data issued today by independent watchdog Passenger Focus. Fri, 27 Jun 2014 06:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-class-investment-for-east-midlands-trains-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-class-investment-for-east-midlands-trains-passengers/ Customers using East Midlands Trains’ First Class Lounges at Derby, Nottingham and St Pancras will notice a difference to their waiting facilities following the completion of a interior refresh of the three station lounges. Fri, 20 Jun 2014 06:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-celebrates-175-successful-years-of-derbys-railways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-celebrates-175-successful-years-of-derbys-railways/ Derby City Council, East Midlands Trains and Network Rail all joined forces to celebrate 175 years since the first ever passenger train ran between Derby and Nottingham.  The Midland Counties Railway, which officially opened on Thursday 30 May 1839, ran the first ever train between these two East Midlands Trains’ cities and hundreds of people along the route greeted the ‘flying wonder’ with shouts of applause as the rail link between Derby and Nottingham opened for the first time. Tue, 03 Jun 2014 06:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-announces-plans-for-tour-de-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-announces-plans-for-tour-de-france/ With just seven weeks to go until the Tour de France arrives in Leeds for the Grand Départ, East Midlands Trains has announced plans for spectators attending the World’s Biggest Annual Sporting Event. Wed, 21 May 2014 05:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/special-shoppers-ticket-introduced-by-east-midlands-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/special-shoppers-ticket-introduced-by-east-midlands-trains/ East Midlands Trains and trentbarton have teamed up again to launch a special, combined rail and bus ticket for shoppers visiting the East Midlands Designer Outlet. Sun, 18 May 2014 06:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-train-service-for-belper/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-train-service-for-belper/ A new train service is to be introduced from Sheffield and Chesterfield to Belper to help meet the continued demand for rail journeys from the town. Tue, 13 May 2014 06:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-accessibility-funding-welcomed-by-east-midlands-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-accessibility-funding-welcomed-by-east-midlands-trains/ Rail passengers in Alfreton, Kidsgrove and Market Harborough are to benefit from improved access to their stations. Thu, 01 May 2014 06:00:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snooker-pro-john-parrott-joins-east-midlands-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snooker-pro-john-parrott-joins-east-midlands-trains/ Passengers travelling through Sheffield station later this week will be treated to a raft of snooker-themed activity. Mon, 21 Apr 2014 06:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-250000-ticket-office-for-lincoln-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-250000-ticket-office-for-lincoln-passengers/ Passengers using Lincoln station will now be welcomed to a completely refurbished ticket office as a £250,000 scheme to improve passenger facilities at the station is completed. Tue, 08 Apr 2014 06:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-passengers-see-1.5-million-station-upgrades/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-passengers-see-1.5-million-station-upgrades/ East Midlands Trains passengers have benefited from over £1.5 million worth of improvements at their train stations over the last year. Wed, 02 Apr 2014 06:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-launches-24-hour-customer-care/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-launches-24-hour-customer-care/ East Midlands Trains, part of the Stagecoach Group, has demonstrated its continued commitment to improving the service offered to its passengers by becoming the first train company in the UK to offer a 24-hour, 7 day a week point of contact for its customers within its control centre. Fri, 28 Mar 2014 06:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/full-east-midlands-trains-service-to-resume-on-saturday-8-march/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/full-east-midlands-trains-service-to-resume-on-saturday-8-march/ East Midlands Trains has today confirmed that it will be returning to its full timetable from 08:00am on Saturday 8 March. This follows work by Network Rail to complete repairs after the extreme wet weather caused a hillslide damaging the railway between Sheffield and Chesterfield. Wed, 05 Mar 2014 06:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-in-chesterfield-to-benefit-from-100k-station-improvement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-in-chesterfield-to-benefit-from-100k-station-improvement/ Passengers will welcome this week the start of a £100,000 programme to improve Chesterfield station. This project, financed by East Midlands Trains with some funding from the National Station Improvement Programme (Department for Transport funding) and the cycling fund, will deliver a better experience for passengers using Chesterfield station. Wed, 26 Feb 2014 06:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-1000-new-cycle-spaces-delivered-at-12-east-midlandstrains-stations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-1000-new-cycle-spaces-delivered-at-12-east-midlandstrains-stations/ Local cyclists are now benefitting from new facilities at East Midlands Trains stations, creating over 1000 extra cycle spaces at stations throughout the East Midlands Trains network, as part of a commitment by the train operator to make it easier for passengers to access stations using environmentally friendly transport. Sat, 22 Feb 2014 06:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/market-harborough-station-improvement-starts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/market-harborough-station-improvement-starts/ Passengers in Market Harborough are soon to benefit from the second phase of a £100K project designed to modernise the station. Work starts this week (10th February) with the comprehensive refurbishment of the ticket office. Thu, 13 Feb 2014 05:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-class-comedy-on-offer-at-leicester-train-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-class-comedy-on-offer-at-leicester-train-station/ East Midlands Trains has announced that it will be sponsoring Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival for the second year running, with a special ‘First Class’ performance taking place at the train station for the first time ever. Fri, 31 Jan 2014 06:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-resumes-services-to-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-resumes-services-to-london/ East Midlands Trains has restored train services in and out of London St Pancras following severe disruption caused by overhead wire problems in the Hendon area. Tue, 21 Jan 2014 06:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-station-improvement-project-starts-at-lincoln/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-station-improvement-project-starts-at-lincoln/ East Midlands Trains passengers will welcome today (Wednesday 11th December) the start of £250K investment programme to improve the ticket hall at Lincoln station . This project, financed by East Midlands Trains and Network Rail, will deliver a significantly improved station for Lincoln passengers. Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-faster-train-journeys-from-sheffield-to-london-launched/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-faster-train-journeys-from-sheffield-to-london-launched/ Sheffield World Cup referee Howard Webb yesterday (Monday 9 December) visited Sheffield station to help blow the starter whistle for faster journeys to London. Tue, 10 Dec 2013 06:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/15m-passengers-benefit-from-wifi-at-east-midlands-trains-stations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/15m-passengers-benefit-from-wifi-at-east-midlands-trains-stations/ 15 million rail passengers will now be able to access free, fast internet at East Midlands Trains’ stations thanks to an investment programme delivered in partnership with WiFi provider The Cloud. Fri, 11 Oct 2013 06:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sheffield-students-benefit-from-east-midlands-trains-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sheffield-students-benefit-from-east-midlands-trains-partnership/ Students at Sheffield University will now find it even easier to travel by train after East Midlands Trains teamed up with the university to install a new ticket-collection machine in the Students’ Union. Wed, 09 Oct 2013 06:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-mark-new-breakfast-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-mark-new-breakfast-service/ Two singing butlers will be handing out complimentary breakfast rolls to customers between 07.30 and 08.30 on Monday 7 October at Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield stations. Sun, 06 Oct 2013 06:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-plans-national-customer-service-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-plans-national-customer-service-week/ National Customer Service Week will take place between 7 to 13 October and East Midlands Trains has revealed a host of exciting plans that will take place throughout the week at stations and on trains. Sat, 05 Oct 2013 06:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-combined-rail-and-bus-ticket-launched/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-combined-rail-and-bus-ticket-launched/ East Midlands Trains and Kinchbus have teamed up to launch a special ticket for students at Loughborough University. From Monday 9 September, students and university staff travelling from Loughborough station to the university will be able to buy a combined bus and rail ticket valid for travel on East Midlands Trains and the Kinchbus ‘sprint’ route. Tue, 10 Sep 2013 06:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/final-countdown-to-completion-of-major-nottingham-works/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/final-countdown-to-completion-of-major-nottingham-works/ The final countdown to the completion of Nottingham’s £100 million re-signalling project has now begun, with Nottingham station reopening on Monday 27 August. Fri, 23 Aug 2013 04:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cheap-tickets-available-from-nottingham-to-london-to-mark-station-reopening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cheap-tickets-available-from-nottingham-to-london-to-mark-station-reopening/ With just over a week to go until Nottingham station reopens, East Midlands Trains has launched an extra-special deal for passengers with tickets to London priced from just £10. Sat, 17 Aug 2013 06:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nottingham-passengers-entertained-with-live-music/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nottingham-passengers-entertained-with-live-music/ Passengers travelling from Nottingham will be treated to a host of live music from today. East Midlands Trains has made arrangements for singers, guitarists and even a jazz band to keep passengers entertained at Nottingham during the re-signalling works. Wed, 07 Aug 2013 06:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-and-trent-bridge-join-forces/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-and-trent-bridge-join-forces/ East Midlands Trains and Trent Bridge have joined forces to welcome supporters to Nottingham throughout next week’s Investec Ashes Test. Sat, 06 Jul 2013 06:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-supports-national-armed-forces-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-supports-national-armed-forces-day/ East Midlands Trains, part of the Stagecoach Group, has shown its support for this year’s Armed Forces Day by providing discounted train travel and helping to raise awareness of this important national event. Fri, 28 Jun 2013 06:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-customers-continue-to-rate-services-highly/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-customers-continue-to-rate-services-highly/ Passengers continue to be highly satisfied with the service provided by East Midlands Trains, according to the latest independent survey released today by transport watchdog Passenger Focus. The survey, carried out during the spring, shows that 88% of passengers are satisfied with their service.  This result marks a 1% year on year increase and is higher than the 87% average for long distance train operators. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 06:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-helps-sheffield-to-celebrate-100-years-of-stainless-st/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-helps-sheffield-to-celebrate-100-years-of-stainless-st/ Key figures from Sheffield will be gathering to celebrate the city’s heritage and pay tribute to Harry Brearley, the inventor of stainless steel, on Thursday 6 June at Sheffield station. Thu, 30 May 2013 06:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-md-turns-chef-for-railway-children-charity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-md-turns-chef-for-railway-children-charity/ Managing Director of East Midlands Trains, David Horne, has today (12 April) donned a chef’s hat and whites to support the Railway Children’s Big Breakfast event. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-is-recognised-for-excellence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-is-recognised-for-excellence/ East Midlands Trains has been awarded 5 stars by the British Quality Foundation (BQF) in the Recognised for Excellence (R4E) programme. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nottingham-passenger-wins-free-travel-for-a-year-with-east-midlands-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nottingham-passenger-wins-free-travel-for-a-year-with-east-midlands-trains/ Lucky prize winner Samantha Bark has won free travel for a year with East Midlands Trains. Samantha, from Grantham in Lincolnshire, won first prize in a competition launched by the train operator giving its season ticket holders the opportunity to win back the cost of their annual ticket. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/michael-vaughan-names-train-to-support-uk-children-s-hospital/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/michael-vaughan-names-train-to-support-uk-children-s-hospital/ Sportsman and BBC Strictly Come Dancing Star Michael Vaughan joined representatives from The Children’s Hospital Charity and East Midlands Trains to carry out a special train naming ceremony in honour of the Sheffield-based charity. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/england-cricket-hero-to-name-new-east-midlands-train/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/england-cricket-hero-to-name-new-east-midlands-train/ England cricket captain and Children’s Hospital Charity Patron, Michael Vaughan, is to name a newly refurbished train in honour of The Children’s Hospital, Sheffield. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-welcomes-government-cycling-investment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-welcomes-government-cycling-investment/ East Midlands Trains has welcomed the Transport Minister’s announcement that almost £2 million has been committed to further improve cycling facilities on its network. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midland-trains-highest-ever-passenger-satisfaction/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midland-trains-highest-ever-passenger-satisfaction/ More passengers are satisfied with their East Midlands Trains service than ever before, according to the latest independent national passenger survey issued today. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-provides-mobile-phone-signal-boost/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-provides-mobile-phone-signal-boost/ Passengers travelling with East Midlands Trains are now able to communicate even more effectively on their train to London, after the train operator completed the installation of mobile phone signal boosters on all of its Meridian trains. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 06:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/full-timetable-operating-on-all-east-midlands-trains-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/full-timetable-operating-on-all-east-midlands-trains-routes/ East Midlands Trains has confirmed that services continue to run well, despite the heavy snowfall affecting large parts of the country overnight. A full timetable is currently operating on all routes. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 06:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-east-midlands-trains-engineering-apprenticeship-scheme-launched/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-east-midlands-trains-engineering-apprenticeship-scheme-launched/ East Midlands Trains has recruited its first four engineering apprentices as part of the company’s commitment to invest in workforce skills and tackle potential future skills shortages. Sun, 04 Nov 2012 21:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worth-valley-wanderer-helps-east-midlands-to-raise-money-for-charity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worth-valley-wanderer-helps-east-midlands-to-raise-money-for-charity/ East Midlands Trains will once again be using one of its trains to raise some valuable funds for charity this weekend.  Following on from the success of the ‘Mid Norfolk Marauder’, which raised more than £24,000 for the Railway Children’s Charity in 2011, Saturday 4 November will see ‘The Worth Valley Wanderer’ special running in aid of the Samaritans and the Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-supports-2012-poppy-appeal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-supports-2012-poppy-appeal/ Train operator East Midlands Trains is helping to support the Royal British Legion’s 2012 Poppy Appeal. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-passengers-get-mobile-phone-boost-from-vodafone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-passengers-get-mobile-phone-boost-from-vodafone/ East Midlands Trains passengers are now benefiting from better mobile phone coverage on trains to London following a partnership with Vodafone UK. Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-gets-started-on-further-improvements-at-wellingborough-statio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-gets-started-on-further-improvements-at-wellingborough-statio/ East Midlands Trains has announced plans for further improvements to Wellingborough, with passengers set to benefit from a range of station enhancements. Sat, 13 Oct 2012 21:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-all-change-at-nottingham-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-all-change-at-nottingham-station/ The next phase of the multi-million pound transformation of Nottingham station is about to get underway.  This phase, will see the station transformed into a world-class transport hub. Passengers who used the station from the 7 October will have noticed some changes as they came into effect. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 03:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-unveils-plans-for-national-customer-service-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-unveils-plans-for-national-customer-service-week/ East Midlands Trains has unveiled plans for a wide range of customer focused activities across its network to celebrate National Customer Service Week. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/entrepreneur-express-train-to-help-launch-made-the-entrepreneur-festival/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/entrepreneur-express-train-to-help-launch-made-the-entrepreneur-festival/ Train operator East Midlands Trains is on board as an official partner of the MADE: The Entrepreneur festival, providing the Entrepreneur Express service to ferry VIP delegates to Sheffield this September. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 02:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-confirms-plans-for-paralympic-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-confirms-plans-for-paralympic-games/ With less than a week to go until the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, East Midlands Trains is reminding people to plan their train travel and take advantage of the special rail fares still on offer. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-secures-investors-in-people-status/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-secures-investors-in-people-status/ Employees at Stagecoach-owned rail company, East Midlands Trains, are celebrating after being awarded Investors in People (IiP) status. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-provides-even-more-seats-for-2012-games-weekends/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-provides-even-more-seats-for-2012-games-weekends/ East Midlands Trains has announced plans to run more seats and extra services for 2012 Games spectators travelling to London over the next two weekends. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 06:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-goes-extra-mile-to-get-people-to-and-from-the-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-goes-extra-mile-to-get-people-to-and-from-the-games/ East Midlands Trains has promised London 2012 spectators that it will be going the extra mile to provide as many seats as possible for people travelling to the Games despite the strike action planned by ASLEF. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-customer-service-and-commercial-director-for-east-midlands-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-customer-service-and-commercial-director-for-east-midlands-trains/ East Midlands Trains has confirmed the appointment of Neil Micklethwaite as new Customer Service & Commercial Director. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-says-electrification-is-good-news-for-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-says-electrification-is-good-news-for-passengers/ David Horne, Managing Director of East Midlands Trains welcomed the announcement by the Government to fund the £800m electrification of the Midland Main Line and upgrade key sections of the route. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-special-rail-fares-still-available-for-2012-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-special-rail-fares-still-available-for-2012-games/ As the Olympic Flame makes its way through the East Midlands region, and with the start of the 2012 Games less than 30 days away, train operator East Midlands Trains is reminding people to book their 2012 Games Train Tickets. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aslef-union-representatives-approve-east-midlands-trains-proposals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aslef-union-representatives-approve-east-midlands-trains-proposals/ ·      Union accepts proposals outlined in yesterdays “constructive talks” ·      Strike action for 25 June called off ·      Normal timetable to run on these days ·      Unite and RMT also accept pensions proposals Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-confirms-plans-for-queens-jubilee-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-confirms-plans-for-queens-jubilee-weekend/ · Special low-priced ticket available for travel to/from London to celebrate Diamond Jubilee ·  Rail improvement work means timetable changes for some passengers Sat, 26 May 2012 06:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-welcome-olympic-torch-procession/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-welcome-olympic-torch-procession/ · Passengers advised to check procession schedule · Torch procession may affect travel to/from the station Tue, 22 May 2012 18:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-onboard-to-promote-environmental-awareness/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-onboard-to-promote-environmental-awareness/ ·      Annual Green Week celebrates further environmental achievements. ·      Week-long programme of activities planned across network. Mon, 21 May 2012 21:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nottingham-stations-contemporary-new-multi-storey-car-park-officially-opens/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nottingham-stations-contemporary-new-multi-storey-car-park-officially-opens/ ·      New five-storey car park provides double the number of spaces for passengers. ·      Marks completion of first phase of Hub redevelopment. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-frustrated-at-aslef-stance-in-pensions-dispute/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-frustrated-at-aslef-stance-in-pensions-dispute/ · Company puts forward constructive proposals to reassure employees and improve personal benefits. · Union fails to take up offer and is set to cause further disruption to passengers on 17 May. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-and-bpt-join-forces-to-stamp-out-anti-social-behaviour/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-and-bpt-join-forces-to-stamp-out-anti-social-behaviour/ East Midlands Trains, in partnership with the British Transport Police(BTP), has launched a new initiative to help reduce anti-social behaviour on the Robin Hood Line, which covers services between Nottingham and Worksop. Fri, 04 May 2012 03:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/official-opening-of-loughborough-station-improvements/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/official-opening-of-loughborough-station-improvements/ Media representatives are invited to join Nicky Morgan, MP for Loughborough, as well as senior representatives from East Midlands Trains, Network Rail and Charnwood Borough Council to mark the completion of an £8 million improvement scheme for Loughborough station. When:      Friday 4 May at 11.00 Where:      Loughboroughstation, Nottingham Road, Loughborough Contact:    Pleasecall Emma Knight on 07771 830995 to confirm attendance Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/station-gardens-are-blooming-great-thanks-to-partnership-funding/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/station-gardens-are-blooming-great-thanks-to-partnership-funding/ A Cheshire station’s gardens are set for further improvement thanks to a funding boost from North Staffordshire Community Rail Partnership (NSCRP). Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-to-run-services-despite-aslef-planned-strike-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-to-run-services-despite-aslef-planned-strike-action/ East Midlands Trains has pledged to continue running train services for passengers despite the industrial strike action planned by the ASLEF train drivers union during May. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-boast-record-breaking-punctuality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-boast-record-breaking-punctuality/ ·      Latest Network Rail figures show 96% of trains on time during March ·      Best ever punctuality results ·      Significantly higher than national performance average ·      Most punctual long distance train operator since December 2008 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-put-passengers-first-this-easter-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-put-passengers-first-this-easter-holiday/ East Midlands Trains will be closing the doors of its Derby Headquartersfor the day on Thursday 5 April, with all of the company’s head office managers and staff getting back to the floor and working at stations and on trains to help passengers with the Easter getaway. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-parking-charges-help-to-deliver-improved-facilities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-parking-charges-help-to-deliver-improved-facilities/ From 30 April 2012, East Midlands Trains will be introducing new car parking charges at Cromford, Syston, Metheringham and Ruskington stations. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 06:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-provides-extra-trains-for-johnstones-paint-trophy-fina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-provides-extra-trains-for-johnstones-paint-trophy-fina/ More trains with extra seats for Chesterfield FC’s visit to Wembley. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-launches-tweet-the-senior-team/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-launches-tweet-the-senior-team/ Train operator East Midlands Trains has announced plans to host its first ‘Tweet the Senior Team’, providing passengerswith an opportunity to provide direct feedback or raise any issues witha selection of senior managers from the company. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-installs-new-ticket-machine-at-loughborough-university/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-installs-new-ticket-machine-at-loughborough-university/ New machine installed in students union ·      Quick and easy access for 11,000 plus students at Loughborough University ·      Machine is the First East Midlands Trains facility to be installed at a location other than a railway Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:00:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/three-years-of-successful-operation-foreast-midlands-parkway-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/three-years-of-successful-operation-foreast-midlands-parkway-station/ EastMidlands Trains celebrates station’s third birthday. Record numbers of passengers using the station in the last year. Continuing £10m investment to improve stations across the network. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-rate-east-midlands-trains-highly-in-independent-survey/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-rate-east-midlands-trains-highly-in-independent-survey/ 87%of passengers satisfied with their service. Satisfaction up across 24 different categories. £40million station and train investment programme continues to benefit passengers. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-confirms-new-rail-division-management-appointments/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stagecoach-confirms-new-rail-division-management-appointments/ Transport group Stagecoach has confirmed the senior management teams at its rail companies.  This follows new South West Trains’ Managing Director Tim Shoveller taking up his post earlier this month, and David Horne taking over as Managing Director of East Midlands Trains. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-records-highest-ever-levels-of-punctuality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-records-highest-ever-levels-of-punctuality/ Latest Network Rail figures show 93.2%* of trains on time. Most punctual long distance train operator for over three years. Rail services beat road and air network for reliability. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-provides-smarter-travel-for-rail-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-provides-smarter-travel-for-rail-passengers/ Season tickets can be stored electronically on smartcards. Scheme makes travelling with East Midlands Trains even easier. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-confirms-january-2012-rail-price-changes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-confirms-january-2012-rail-price-changes/ Fares rise lower than average for UK rail network. New ticket prices available to check online at www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk. Many car parking charges frozen or reduced. Passengers continue to benefit from £40 million investment programme. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-passengers-to-benefit-from-new-measures/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-passengers-to-benefit-from-new-measures/ Rail passengers to benefit from new measures to deliver easier journeys during disruption. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-launches-1500-additional-seats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-launches-1500-additional-seats/ Rail passengers have received an early Christmas present with the launch of an additional 1,500 seats a day on East Midlands Trains’ services between Nottingham, Sheffield,Manchester and Liverpool. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/130-additional-cycle-spaces-installed-at-sheffield-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/130-additional-cycle-spaces-installed-at-sheffield-station/ 130 additional cycle spaces have been installed at Sheffield station, following a joint programme of investment by East Midlands Trains and the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE). Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/improved-information-for-derwent-valleyline-rail-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/improved-information-for-derwent-valleyline-rail-passengers/ New PA system provides better information at stations between Matlock and Derby. New customer information screens installed at Belper. Part of a £10 million investment programme to improve station facilities. Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/leicester-rail-passengers-to-benefit-from-new-earlier-morning-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/leicester-rail-passengers-to-benefit-from-new-earlier-morning-service/ Rail passengers in Leicester are set to benefit from an earlier morning train service providing improved connections to major northern cities including Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds, York and Newcastle. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-passengers-benefit-from-improved-winter-contingency-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-passengers-benefit-from-improved-winter-contingency-plans/ East Midlands Trains today announced a package of measures to reassure passengers that it is better prepared than ever before to deal with severe weather following last year’s harsh winter. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-marks-train-makeover-with-a-special-community-tri/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-marks-train-makeover-with-a-special-community-tri/ The team of station volunteers from the North Staffordshire Community Rail Line and representatives from Forsbrook Parish Council joined East Midlands Trains on 22 November, for a special trip to mark the train operators’ £5 million refurbishment of the trains operating on the Derby-Crewe line. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-commuter-service-to-run-from-ambergate-belper-and-duff/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-commuter-service-to-run-from-ambergate-belper-and-duff/ Additional morning peak service to run from Ambergate to Derby, with stops at Belperand Duffield. Even more options to connect with other train services at Derby for Nottingham,Leicester, London and Birmingham. New service will start from Monday 12 December 2011. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-invests-in-new-ticket-collection-machines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-invests-in-new-ticket-collection-machines/ East Midlands Trains is installing 30 new collection-only ticket machines at eight of the major stations on its network, as part of its £10 million investment programme to enhance station facilities and make it easier for passengers to book and collect their tickets. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-staff-raise-500-for-railway-children/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-staff-raise-500-for-railway-children/ Ian Morrish and Matt Dawson,both Train Managers for East Midlands Trains, with Dave Ellis from the Railway Children’s charity. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-welcomes-new-master-cutler/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-welcomes-new-master-cutler/ Media representatives are invited to join Tim Shoveller, Managing Director of East Midlands Trains and Sheffield’s first ever female Master Cutler Pam Liversidge for a special naming ceremony at Sheffield railway station on Tuesday 18 October. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-supports-east-midlands-largest-community-show/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-supports-east-midlands-largest-community-show/ East Midlands Trains is gearing up to support this year’s Ashfield Show, which will take place on Saturday 13 August at The Lawns Pleasure Ground in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-announces-plans-for-london-2012-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-announces-plans-for-london-2012-games/ London 2012 spectators planning to travel with East Midlands Trains to next summer’s Games can now take advantage of some great value rail tickets, following the launch of a dedicated new website this week. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-to-run-special-charity-train/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-to-run-special-charity-train/ In order to raise money for the Railway Children’s Charity and to support one of the preserved railways on its network, East Midlands Trains will be running a special High Speed Train service from St Pancras International to Dereham in Norfolk on Saturday 14 May. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queen-of-the-jungle-stacey-solomon-revealed-as-new-face-of-east-midlands-tr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queen-of-the-jungle-stacey-solomon-revealed-as-new-face-of-east-midlands-tr/ East Midlands Trains has today revealed the face of its new marketing campaign as Queen of the Jungle and X Factor finalist, Stacey Solomon. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:29:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/what-is-the-thameslink-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/what-is-the-thameslink-programme/ The Thameslink Programme is a major £5.5bn, government-funded improvement of London’s cross-city Thameslink routes, aimed at reducing overcrowding. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:37:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-passengers-now-benefitting-from-wifi-on-every-train-to/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-passengers-now-benefitting-from-wifi-on-every-train-to/ All rail passengers using East Midlands Trains services to London now have access to the internet whilst they travel, thanks to the new on-board WiFi service which has been rolled out to all of the company’s trains to and from London. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:59:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-first-refurbished-meridian-returns-to-the-rails/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-first-refurbished-meridian-returns-to-the-rails/ The £6 million refurbishment of East Midlands Trains Meridian fleet will come to life on Monday 28 February, as the first refurbished train (222 008) enters passenger service for the very first time. Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:28:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bulwell-passengers-to-benefit-from-double-the-number-of-sunday-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bulwell-passengers-to-benefit-from-double-the-number-of-sunday-trains/ ·      Ten additional services every Sunday between Bulwell and Nottingham ·      Part of new East Midlands Trains timetable to be launched on Sunday 12 December ·      Result of successful partnership between East Midlands Trains and Nottingham City Council Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:56:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-service-update/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-service-update/ * Full services continue to and from London * Majority of regional services running as planned * Train services restored between Lincoln and Doncaster * Services between Lincoln and Grimsby/Cleethorpes planned to resume on Wednesday 8 December Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:31:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-service-update-monday-6th-dec/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/east-midlands-trains-service-update-monday-6th-dec/ ·      Full services continue to and from London ·      Majority of regional services running as planned ·      Train services now calling at all stations between Mansfield and Worksop ·      Services between Lincoln and Doncaster expected to resume on Tuesday 7 December ·      Lincoln to Grimsby/Cleethorpes route remains closed due to freezing icy conditions Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:35:57 +0000